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The Impact of Intensive Care Nurses' Caring Behaviors on the Quality of Nursing Care

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2025-10-10

Plain-language summary

Brief Summary The purpose of this observational study is to find out whether the caring behaviors of intensive care nurses affect the quality of nursing care for adult patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital. The study aims to answer the following questions: Do nurses' caring behaviors influence the quality of care that patients receive? Are nurses' personal and professional characteristics related to their caring behaviors and the quality of care? In this study: Nurses will complete questionnaires about their caring behaviors and personal information. The researcher will observe patients and assess the quality of care they receive. The study will be conducted between June 1, 2025, and June 1, 2026. The results are expected to support training programs and improvement efforts to enhance nursing care quality in ICUs.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria for Nurses: Registered nurses who have been working in intensive care units for at least 3 months, Nurses who have provided both verbal and written informed consent to participate in the study, Nurses who are rotationally responsible for patient populations whose nursing care quality is assessed during 24-hour shifts. Inclusion Criteria for Patients: Patients aged 18 years or older, Patients whose legal guardians have provided verbal and written informed consent to participate in the study, Patients with a Foley catheter in place for a minimum of 14 days, as this duration is required to evaluate urinary catheter management quality, Patients who are intubated, mechanically ventilated, equipped with invasive catheters for nutrition and monitoring, and are fully dependent on nursing care.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Total score of the Caring Behaviors Inventory-24 (CBI-24) completed by ICU nurses

Timeframe: Each nurse will complete the questionnaire once during the study period

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07057180

SponsorAbant Izzet Baysal University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-16

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